Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s marriage has taken a dramatic turn as one partner files for divorce, uncovering surprising details—starting with filing the papers alone.
After more than two years of marriage, Jennifer “JLo” Lopez has officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. She submitted the paperwork to the Los Angeles County Superior Court on a symbolic date—exactly two years after their second grand wedding ceremony.
As per TMZ, the Hollywood power couple’s separation date is listed as April 26, 2024. These details offer a fresh perspective on their unexpected split.
JLo’s Divorce Filing Comes on the Anniversary of Their Georgia Wedding
JLo was reported to file for divorce on August 20, the same day as their Georgia wedding anniversary, adding a bittersweet note to their split. In 2021, the couple rekindled their romance and then they got engaged in April 2022.
After getting engaged, on July 16, 2022, they had a surprise Las Vegas wedding. A month later, they celebrated with a larger ceremony at Ben’s Georgia estate. In her On the JLo newsletter, JLo described the day as “full-circle” and “better” than expected.
The ceremony was personal, with the couple walking down the aisle to “True Companion” by Marc Cohn. JLo wore three custom wedding dresses: a turtleneck gown, a mermaid silhouette, and a chandelier pearl gown, which she called “dreamy.”
JLo Filed the Divorce Documents Herself with No Lawyer
In a surprising move, JLo herfself filed the divorce documents, without a lawyer. Known as filing “pro per,” this approach suggests she wants to handle the process independently. Also, she waived her right to spousal support and asked that the court deny Ben any support as well.
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Have No Prenuptial Agreement
According to TMZ, the divorce documents show JLo and Ben did not have a prenuptial agreement. Despite their previous marriages and significant wealth, they didn’t protect their finances. As a result, any earnings or profits made during their nearly two years of marriage will be treated as community property.
Bennifer Are Still Hashing Out the Sale of Their Marital Home
JLo has filed for divorce, but their financial settlement remains unresolved. While the couple’s Beverly Hills home is on the market, negotiations have reportedly become tense. Both JLo and Ben are searching for new homes, signaling the end of their shared life together.
JLo and Ben first became a media sensation in the early 2000s when their relationship, known as “Bennifer,” grabbed headlines. They got engaged and starred together in “Gigli” (2003) and “Jersey Girl” (2004), but their romance ended before “Jersey Girl” was released.
Over the next 2 decades, both married other people—JLo with Marc Anthony and Ben with Jennifer Garner—but three years ago they reunited. Since then, the two often appeared together at public events, promoting each other’s projects. Ben even appeared in JLo’s Amazon Prime Video special, “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story.”
JLo’s latest album, “This Is Me … Now,” revisits themes from her 2002 album, “This Is Me … Then,” which was inspired by her first relationship with Ben Fans followed their love story through JLo’s social media and newsletter updates.
However, in May, JLo unexpectedly canceled her summer tour, and she said she needed time with her family—a decision that hinted at the couple’s split and eventual divorce.
Ben and JLo’s divorce comes after the pop singer grabbed attention by attending a Bruno Mars concert in Los Angeles on Ben’s birthday on August 15. This sparked online debate about whether she was masking her true feelings amid the the couple’s marital woes.
On Instagram, a video shared by artist Tetris showed JLo, dressed in a white sleeveless top and jeans, dancing energetically—swaying her head and raising her hands as she moved her body from left to right—to the song “Marry You.”
JLo appeared to be enjoying herself, but the clip quickly attracted attention, with netizens questioning the authenticity of her emotional state. A user observed that she was “Trying too hard to look happy.”
Another critic pointed out, “She knew that she will be videotaped. This is too hard seeking attention, even for JLo [sic],” while another added, “55 acting like she’s 25. 🙄🙄”
Someone else speculated that JLo’s behavior might have contributed to her and Ben’s marital woes, “Calm down Jen. It doesn’t always have to be a show… That may be the reason for your relationship demise 🤷♀️.” Not everyone was critical, though.
Some enthusiastists defended JLo, saying she was just enjoying her single life. One fan noted that she looked like anyone else who loves music and suggested that Ben not being musically inclined, might not have enjoyed attending concerts with her.
Supporters encouraged JLo to live life on her own terms, expressing happiness that she was enjoying herself. One fan urged her to “be happy” with or without Ben, while another praised her for dancing and having fun.
Another fan celebrated JLo’s happiness, stating that life goes on and that she has plenty to celebrate without being defined by a man.
JLo further fueled the online conversation by sharing photos and videos from the concert on her Twitter account. In one post, she posed with two companions, wearing large sunglasses and flashy jewelry, including a necklace with her name as a pendant.
The actress also shared a video explaining to her social media followers how she drinks from a bottle. “See how I do this when I drink from the bottle, very demure,” she playfully said before taking a sip. “Very mindful,” she added.
Additionally, she explained that she doesn’t chug her drink all at once but prefers to take small sips. “Just little. Little by little. Very elegant. Swelling it. Demure. Mindful [sic],” she shared, before walking off-camera.
Despite the buzz surrounding her concert appearance, JLo did make time to visit Ben on his 52nd birthday. She was seen leaving his rental home in Brentwood earlier that day, dressed casually in a brown jacket, blue jeans, and sneakers. She quietly exited the house and climbed into a large black vehicle.
